City Proceeding With Gabe’s Tower Removal

The vote was unanimous Tuesday by the Owensboro City Commission to move forward with actions to condemn the former Gabe’s Tower and tear it down. According to the Messenger-Inquirer, the municipal order authorizes the proceedings under the state’s eminent domain law. Officials say the developers failed to meet a deadline to inform the city of their plans, and pay a $270,000 performance bond promising work will be done. City officials want the property for a new Owensboro Transit System bus station. Attorney and assistant city manager Ed Ray says the condemnation petition will be filed within 45 days.